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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

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Doheny statement ties navy leases to cabinet duty

New York July 2 Edward L Doheny claims the naval oil leases carry time bound responsibility for the Harding cabinet. Senator Thomas J Walsh chairman of the Senate committee on public lands says Doheny’s remarks about the leases suggest insiders aimed to shield operations from outside wells. The aide notes Doheny cites two cabinet meetings where Secretary of the Navy Denby favored transferring control of the oil reserves, but the source of Doheny’s information is not disclosed.

New York Associated Press Edward L. Doheny Harding Thomas J. Walsh, Montans Senate Walsh Doheny Wells Dohny Navy Départment Irany Denby

Anthracite miners dispute rent rate and wage talks at Atlantic City

July 2 reports say 155,000 miners voted to strike unless rent rate terms and a wage increase are settled. Negotiations open July 6 at Atlantic City with a ten percent wage rise for tonnage men and an additional $2 for day workers under a two year contract. The union denounces the proposed terms as unacceptable and a joint session at Atlantic City is urged to avoid a work stoppage.

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Mahan Welcomed as National DAV Commander at Omaha Meeting

John W. Mahan was elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans during the Omaha convention. Montana officials and veterans praised his leadership, pledging full support and 100 percent Montana membership. Col. Sheridan recalled Mahan’s early guard duty at the governor’s mansion and predicted continued ambition to advance disabled veterans’ welfare. Other speakers included state D A V and VFW leaders from Montana.

John W. Mahan Montana Ghes Mahan Washington Charles L. Sheridan Butte 2Nd Montana Governors Mansion Helena Mr Mahan Sheridan Bozeman Company Johnny Mahan Executive Mansion Col. Sheridan Boskdes Callaghan D. A. V. Butte James J. Weaver Omaha Fort Harrison W .P Jones American Legion Charles Davidson Great Falls C. E

Ku Klux Problem Vexes President in July News

Swampscott dated dispatch reports President Coolidge facing Ku Klux activity as the organization threatens to press him to address their cause in Washington. The piece notes anticipated travel to Gambrince and remarks on Washington anniversary events, with speculation on August Washington stay and a looming labor strike in the coal sector.

Swampscott Mars Vrealdent Coolidge Washington White Court Luminree Witte House

Scant Warning Amid Mountain Slides Report

Orden and Vial report a forest slide near Watt and Card ranches along the river, creating a dangerous canyon flood risk. McVain, supervisor of the Toten forest, notes the area is a scenic but unstable section drawing many visitors and warning of rock and debris hazards.

Orden Vial Hutt McVain Toten Forest Watt Ser Ieee

Revive Discussion of Debt of France Today

Washington reports steps to revive funding talks on France’s war debt to the United States. Ambassador Daeschner visited the treasury for informal talks and to confirm unofficial reports that France’s cabinet acknowledged the debt and studied settlement methods. He asked Mellon about possible official steps but was told only press information exists.

Washington Associated Press Frances Wardchi United States Daeschner Treasury Mellon Universiites Ward M. Daesecner

Modernists Victory in Big Skirmish at Baptist Convention

In Seattle on July 2 the Modernists won the opening clash of the Northern Baptist Convention. Fundamentalists sought to bar Park Avenue Church delegates led by John D Rockefeller and Dr. Harry Fosdick, but the credentials committee recommended seating them. A vote to exclude failed amid charges of sufficient church support and denomination ties.

Seattle Rv Associated Press Nothern Baptist Convention Park Sivenun Baptist Church of Milliken Park Avenue Rockefeller Missions Mmte

Planes to haul iron ore to Idaho placer mine

Medford, July 2. One hundred seventeen thousand pounds of iron dying and farines will be flown from Iron Mountain, Montana, to a placer mine in the Clearwater region of Idaho. McKinney, who holds the contract, says two planes will be used to shuttle the metal over the mountains, avoiding six months of slow-Raing pack trains.

Medford Iron Mountain Mont Clearwater Idaho Kn McKinney McKinnon High Mountain Range

Spread of Pests in Forests Averted by Cold Weather

In Montana, the spread of the mountain pine beetle was checked by cold weather December, aiding vast national forests. L. Tahes, assistant supervisor of the Deer Lodge forest, reports upon return from the Erho Lake district inspection, stating the threat was mitigated.

Associated Press Butte Montana la ‘Tahes Deer Lodge Forest Erho Lake District

Warsaw Floods Threaten Galicia and Teschen

Despatches report Galicia and Teschen floods causing greater damage than 1903. About four hundred thousand people are without shelter. Estimated needs top two million dollars for relief and shelter.

Warsaw Galicia Tesehon MeLia

Appeal for Aid to Manhattan Montana School Rebuilds

An appeal for aid to rebuild Manhattan Montana grade and high school buildings wrecked by an earthquake was sent to the National Education Association. Officials requested voluntary aid from member organizations and individuals to support reconstruction efforts.

Manhattan Associated Prres Indianapolis Manhattan, Mont Campras National Education Association

Soviet Policy Upon China Stresses Nonintervention

Moscow reports Foreign Minister Tzhiteh srin joined a statement asserting Soviet sympathy for China in its fight against external domination but stresses the government will avoid any action seen as intervening in China’s internal affairs.

Moscow Associated Press Tzhitehsrin China

CEARK-MCNARY ACT BENEFITS FORESTS IN WORKS

A Cleveland style briefing notes the CEARK-MCNARY Act aiding forest restoration. It cites Colonel WR Greeley outlining the program to address devastated areas and implement reconstruction measures under new federal oversight. The article lists agency roles and timelines, stressing funded recovery and supervision.

New Church Constr Appropriation Revealed in New York

The Presbyterian Board of National Missions announced allocations for church construction in Port Angeles Washington Casper Wee and El Paso New churches are to be built under the program with funding approved today by the board.

New York Simdnm Gtr

Tremors at Lombard Traced to Dynamiting

Available information on Lombard earth tremors traces them to dynamite used by Milwaukee railroad workers in cleaning the Lombard tunnel. Shocks at 8 15 a m and 12 15 p m were caused by blasting, according to railway men, not by seismic activity, though some unaccustomed to quivers feared moving trains caused panic.

Lombard Livingston Associated Press Milwaukee Railroad Hong Weed Havons

Santa Barbara Quake Loss Reaches Ten Million

The Santa Barbara earthquake is estimated to cause about 10 million in damage. Debris clears slowly as engineers report, parks and theaters sustain losses while several sections face reconstruction. The old Spanish Mesa committee postponed fall events and major recovery work begins as streets reopen gradually.

Santa Barbara

Fail to Recover Bodies of Youth in Deer Pedertough

A lengthy river search led by Mayor Drank Conley of Deer Pedertough failed to recover the bodies of Joker Trak Too and Walter Mr Chughs after 27 hours of effort. Former United States Navy Rivers among the men explored a swimming hole where the victims disappeared. The search paused Wednesday afternoon with no results, as plans to resume were noted for the coming days.

Conley Deer Joker Trak Walter Mr Chughs United Andes Navy Prandtan Trask Montana Pioneer

Towns in Colombia May Be Destroyed

An Atrastated Press dispatch from July 2 reports a violent eruption of the volcano near late eras, sending great fumes and ash over surrounding counties. Communication with the towns of Kafinrida and Sinsaca is cut off and it is feared they have been destroyed.

Colombia Alambid Kafinrida Sinsaca

Tones of Newark to Direct Lions

Fragmented OCR text notes Tones of Newark directing Lions with references to national events, a president, and a 1906 convention. The readable bits mention a change in leadership and a few named roles, but the meaning is unclear and names are garbled.

Tones OF Newark LIONS

New Trial Strategy Shifts to Federal Court

Reported today that defendant Joha Hespes in the Tennessee anti evolution case has moved to transfer the trial to the federal court. Lawyers plan to challenge the state anti evolution law as unconstitutional, aiming to halt enforcement in Yonnesven, with trial likely in the federal court in Nashville.

New York Presey New Works Tennessee Mayton Yonnesven Noud Nashalle

Plot to kidnap Doheny heirs shocks Beverly Hills

An alleged plot to abduct Doheny heirs near the Doheny home in Beverly Hills led to the arrest of two Portland men, Joseph A Joner and Dr. D. dy Daseling. Police found a revolver, two pieces of Bad pipe, and four hypodermic devices. The men were jailed for investigation as explanations remained unclear and attorney Charles Weilborne questioned the kidnapping claim.

Cal Doheny Nate Gray Toro Beverly Fillts Enengy Joseph A Joner D. Dy Daseling Portland Ore Venus Shertts Dudge Charles Weilborne

Mary McSkimmon Heads Teachers

Indianapolis report says Miss Mary Mel Skonman principal of Pierce School Brookline Mass was elected president of the National Education Association in convention. She succeeds Jesse H Newton of Denver. Miss McSkimmon renewed votes while opponent Miss Cornella Adair of Richmond Va received 512.

Indianapolis Ind Associated Press Mary Mel Skonman Pierce Brookline Mass Toniy Naonal Education Association Neve Jesse H. Newton Denver Colo McSkimmon Cornella, Adair Nichmond

State Fair Ad Promotes Helena Show in September

Helena residents urged to display State Fair stickers on departing cars for the big fall event. Stickers available at Helena Commercial Club rooms or any garage or filling station. President Penwall notes many will head to Butte and Deer Lodge roundup. stickers aim to boost awareness as cars leave the city.

Helena State Fair Management Deer Lodge

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